Broker retains Buy on Indian Hotels, raises target to ₹925 on record 250 signings
IHCL posted 16% revenue and 15% EBITDA growth in FY26 with a record 250 signings, expanding its portfolio to 630 hotels and 33,100 operational keys. Broker cites strong pipeline, luxury acquisitions (Claridges, Brij, ANK), and ₹4,300 cr net cash supporting ₹1,040 cr FY26 capex and mid-teens growth outlook.
What happened
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) · IHCL delivered 16% revenue and 15% EBITDA growth in FY26 with record 250 signings, 630-hotel portfolio, and luxury acquisitions.
Key facts
- Target ₹925
- CMP ₹725.05
- 16% revenue growth FY26
- 15% EBITDA growth
- 250 signings
- 630 hotels portfolio
- 375 operating hotels
- 33,100 operational keys
- 31,300 keys pipeline
- ₹1,040 cr FY26 capex
- ₹4,300 cr net cash
- ₹1,100-1,300 cr FY27 capex
Why this matters
Luxury bolt-ons (Claridges, Brij, ANK) plus ₹1,040 cr FY26 capex headroom suggest IHCL will keep acquiring scarce premium assets—competitors should expect inflated multiples on any trophy property in play.